Event Calendar
If you can't make it to the bar to see our live performances in person, please visit our Facebook Page to view live stream events and other special programs.
Check for opportunities to reserve your seats in advance online: Reservations.
February 2025
Nick Finzer Quartet
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Join us for a special evening of Jazz with Nick Finzer and his Quartet.
Nick Finzer - Trombone, Dave Meder - Piano, Patrick Bird - Bass, Asa Nero - Drums.
Fresh off the chart-topping success of 2024's LEGACY a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson; Nick Finzer will present his quartet performing selections from 'Legacy' in addition to his award-winning original compositions, and tracks from his upcoming quartet album "Songs & Stories Volume 1" - join us for Nick's first performance as leader in Texas this year!
Sunday Night with Gwynne
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Night with Gwynne Johnson
Celebrate Valentine's all month long, with an evening of love songs! Gwynne Johnson on voice, Kelly Durbin on piano, John Adams on bass, Rich DeRosa on drums, and Miles Johnson on trumpet.
We promise that you'll leave with a smile on your face!
Advanced Reservations Available
Fred Hamilton Trio
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Fred Hamilton Trio
An amazing night of guitar jazz with Fred Hamilton, Noel Johnston, and James Driscoll.
Reserve your seats online today.
$15 Cover Charge.
DJ Rice Quintet
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Join us for a great evening of Jazz here at Steve's Wine Bar
DJ Rice - Trombone, described as an amalgamation of J.J. Johnson and Curtis Fuller, Dallas-based musician DJ Rice is an elite, award-winning jazz trombonist and composer. With the mentorship of Nick Finzer, Michael Dease, and Rich DeRosa, he creates opportunities for himself and consistently sets a high musical standard for those around him.
Fresh off of his set at the 2025 JEN Conference, DJ Rice returns to Steve’s Wine Bar with his quintet. He’ll be premiering new original music as well as performing compositions/arrangements by his favorite trombone players.Joining DJ for this evenings performance will be:
Jack Courtright - Trombone
Min Rojas - Piano
Kai Wagner - Bass
Quincy Davis - Drums
March 2025
The Cats are Back!
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat, Mar 1, 2025
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The Cats will entertain you with their energetic blend of jazz standards, international adventures, and re-imaged pop. These Denton-area first-call musicians congregate at Steve's to ignite an evening of fun and virtuosity. Their eclectic grooves will likely have you on your feet by the end of the evening.
Austin Smith, violin, Jeffrey Barnes, winds, Anthony Nagid, keys, Dan Dockrill, guitar, Carl Kleinsteuber, tuba, Steve Prouty, drums
Monday Night with the Brad Leali Tentet
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Mon, Mar 3, 2025
A Special Monday Night Performance with the Brad Leali Tentet.
Soulful, Swingin', Jazzy, and Cool!
If you like to tap your feet and swing along with the blues, this night is for you.
Limited Advance Seat Reservations
$15 cover at the door.
Wednesday Night with Bruce Bond
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed, Mar 5, 2025
Bruce Bond has performed numerous guitar styles for the past forty years. His teachers have included the guitarists Christopher Parkening, Angel Romero, Ben Verdery, and Ricardo Iznaola and the composers Donald Keats and David Diamond, but it is his mentor Ralph Towner who most influenced his style of improvisation on guitar that blends elements of jazz, folk, and classical music. He is a Regents Professor of English at the University of North Texas.
Mike Steinel Quintet with Special Guest Rosana Eckert
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Another amazing night of jazz with Mike Steinel and Friends.
Featuring, Rosana Eckert
Roses and Clover
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Roses & Clover is a trio comprised of three singers: Ashten Ordmandy, Julia Durbin-Nyoka, and Piper Mendes.
Join Roses & Clover for an early St Patrick’s Day celebration! Rainbows, sunshine, clovers, and luck - you’ll get a little dose of it all, layered in tight harmony! Roses & Clover is a trio comprised of three singers: Ashten Ordmandy, Julia Durbin-Nyoka, and Piper Mendes. Accompanied by two of the singers’ fathers: Kelly Durbin on keys and Miles Johnson on trumpet.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Join us for a special evening of Jazz with Nick Finzer and his Quartet.
Nick Finzer - Trombone, Dave Meder - Piano, Patrick Bird - Bass, Asa Nero - Drums.
Fresh off the chart-topping success of 2024's LEGACY a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson; Nick Finzer will present his quartet performing selections from 'Legacy' in addition to his award-winning original compositions, and tracks from his upcoming quartet album "Songs & Stories Volume 1" - join us for Nick's first performance as leader in Texas this year!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Night with Gwynne Johnson
Celebrate Valentine's all month long, with an evening of love songs! Gwynne Johnson on voice, Kelly Durbin on piano, John Adams on bass, Rich DeRosa on drums, and Miles Johnson on trumpet.
We promise that you'll leave with a smile on your face!
Advanced Reservations Available
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Fred Hamilton Trio
An amazing night of guitar jazz with Fred Hamilton, Noel Johnston, and James Driscoll.
Reserve your seats online today.
$15 Cover Charge.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Join us for a great evening of Jazz here at Steve's Wine Bar
DJ Rice - Trombone, described as an amalgamation of J.J. Johnson and Curtis Fuller, Dallas-based musician DJ Rice is an elite, award-winning jazz trombonist and composer. With the mentorship of Nick Finzer, Michael Dease, and Rich DeRosa, he creates opportunities for himself and consistently sets a high musical standard for those around him.
Fresh off of his set at the 2025 JEN Conference, DJ Rice returns to Steve’s Wine Bar with his quintet. He’ll be premiering new original music as well as performing compositions/arrangements by his favorite trombone players.Joining DJ for this evenings performance will be:
Jack Courtright - Trombone
Min Rojas - Piano
Kai Wagner - Bass
Quincy Davis - Drums
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sat, Mar 1, 2025
IYKYK
The Cats will entertain you with their energetic blend of jazz standards, international adventures, and re-imaged pop. These Denton-area first-call musicians congregate at Steve's to ignite an evening of fun and virtuosity. Their eclectic grooves will likely have you on your feet by the end of the evening.
Austin Smith, violin, Jeffrey Barnes, winds, Anthony Nagid, keys, Dan Dockrill, guitar, Carl Kleinsteuber, tuba, Steve Prouty, drums
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mon, Mar 3, 2025
A Special Monday Night Performance with the Brad Leali Tentet.
Soulful, Swingin', Jazzy, and Cool!
If you like to tap your feet and swing along with the blues, this night is for you.
Limited Advance Seat Reservations
$15 cover at the door.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Wed, Mar 5, 2025
Bruce Bond has performed numerous guitar styles for the past forty years. His teachers have included the guitarists Christopher Parkening, Angel Romero, Ben Verdery, and Ricardo Iznaola and the composers Donald Keats and David Diamond, but it is his mentor Ralph Towner who most influenced his style of improvisation on guitar that blends elements of jazz, folk, and classical music. He is a Regents Professor of English at the University of North Texas.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Another amazing night of jazz with Mike Steinel and Friends.
Featuring, Rosana Eckert
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Roses & Clover is a trio comprised of three singers: Ashten Ordmandy, Julia Durbin-Nyoka, and Piper Mendes.
Join Roses & Clover for an early St Patrick’s Day celebration! Rainbows, sunshine, clovers, and luck - you’ll get a little dose of it all, layered in tight harmony! Roses & Clover is a trio comprised of three singers: Ashten Ordmandy, Julia Durbin-Nyoka, and Piper Mendes. Accompanied by two of the singers’ fathers: Kelly Durbin on keys and Miles Johnson on trumpet.